It has long been known that mirror neurons provide the ability to repeat words and actions after another person.
- Do as I do! - says a teacher or trainer, and the student repeats.
However, few people know that it is the mirror neurons that cause us to be affected by other people's emotions.
The dubbing of films, commercials and talk shows is based on this. You hear the off-screen laughter and your lips involuntarily stretch into a smile.
The disturbing cacophony of the symphony orchestr...